Archive - Jude’s Substack

What Does It Feel Like to Be Hated?

Recently I noticed this photo and others posted on social media by author Rachel Jagoda Lithgow, documenting her visit to Budapest.

Mar 22 • Jude Berman

Hanging with Lori Duff

on Beer/Bestie/Banish

Mar 11 • Jude Berman

After I wrote about how older authors are regarded or treated in the current publishing environment, I heard from some authors off-line.

Mar 8 • Jude Berman

February 2026

Best Lines: Meredith Walters

A peek into This Animal Body

Feb 25 • Jude Berman

2:06

Elder Abuse in Publishing?

Here’s how it works…

Feb 22 • Jude Berman

Mindfulness for Writers

Is multitasking a no-no?

Feb 12 • Jude Berman

Best Lines: Lori B. Duff

The Shift from First to Best...

Feb 4 • Jude Berman

2:53

Redefining “Political”

I’ve found myself riveted to the Buddhist monks’ Walk for Peace.

Feb 2 • Jude Berman

January 2026

Outrage, Not Blind Outrage

Recently I wrote about the reality of living under a government that has authorized itself to detain and even murder its citizens at will.

Jan 25 • Jude Berman

First Lines: Kelly Scarborough

a peek into Butterfly Games

Jan 22 • Jude Berman

2:58

First Lines: Andrea Ezerins

A peek into Again and Again Back To You

Jan 15 • Jude Berman

1:58

What does it mean for YOU?

Jan 10 • Jude Berman

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